Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Although seldom seen together. Miss Ford, Mrs. Mathis, Mr. tion after a conference in Miss Ford’s office. Bridges, and Mr. Nunn pose during a rare moment of relaxa- MR. W. G. NUNN Superintendent MR. W. H. BRIDGES Principal MISS MARGUERITE FORD Guidance-Counselor MRS. BRYAN MATHIS Librarian 12

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Mr. William E. Glenn Builds a Winning Tradition As a teacher at VHS for ten years, Mr. William E. Glenn has built a winning tradition for the Dis- tributive Education Club. DE students have gained local, state, and national recognition. These honors have supplemented the school’s academic and athletic achievements. Besides innumerable local triumphs, the DE Club has eight times brought home the title of State DE Club-of the Year. Each year club representatives attend the National DE Convention in Chicago. There, under the guidance of Mr. Glenn, the local group has won an array of honors: Best DE Student in the Nation, Marilyn Ry- kard, 1962; Best DE Club in the Nation, 1961; two national offices; and first place in three national con- tests, speech and sales demonstration. But Mr. Glenn, while impressed by the hard work of the club he sponsors, rates these triumphs as sec- ondary to his role as a teacher. Although he comes in contact with only a limited number of seniors through DE, Mr. Glenn is well known to the upper- classmen as senior class sponsor. He supervises the Senior Day chapel program. Senior Day activities, the graduation banquet, and the senior class play. For his winning ways both as a DE coordinator and as a teacher, the seniors of 1966 voted to dedicate the yearbook to Mr. Glenn. II

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Trademark of Administrators—Friendship Combined With Authority Authoritative, permissive, and laissex-faire designate different forms of discipline. At Valdosta High School administrators combine the best features of all three philosophies to maintain authority while retaining the friendship of students. Miss Marguerite Ford, guidance counselor, assists Mr. Howard Bridges, principal, in directing impres- sionable young people. Besides aiding students in plan- ning for their careers, Miss Ford personally super- vises girls’ activities and acts as sponsor for the cheer- leaders. As principal, Mr. Bridges’ job is neverending. Even at home this mentor spends hours looking over grades and reading reports on school improvement. Although his position requires much paperwork, Mr. Bridges is often seen walking through the halls and talking to students and teachers. Acting, as city school superintendent, Mr. W. G. Nunn coordinates the curriculum and activities of all Valdosta schools. He acts as overseer for the smooth running of the school system. Without its library, VHS would not be accredited. Mrs. Bryan Mathis supervises this school facility. These administrators carry out their jobs with the help of three secretaries. Mrs. S. J. Glassman works for Miss Ford, while Mr. Bridges often calls on Mrs. W. W. Leonard and Mrs. W. D. Burgsteiner to handle various aspects of school business. Mrs. Burgsteiner talks with newcomers, Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Glassman, before the busy routine of the secretaries' school day begins. MRS. S. J. GLASSMAN 13